Gate 7: The Role of the Self
Gate 7, The Role of the Self, sits in the G centre. Leadership through influence.
Leadership through influence. Your role is to guide direction, not do the work yourself.
Located in the G center.
The six lines
Line 1: Investigator
You build your leadership on deep knowledge, studying the mechanics of guidance and authority before stepping into your role.
Line 2: Hermit
You have a natural leadership presence that others recognize instinctively, often elected to guide even when you weren't seeking the role.
Line 3: Martyr
You discover your leadership style through trial and error, learning what works by experimenting with different approaches to guiding others.
Line 4: Opportunist
You lead through your network of relationships, wielding influence through personal connections and community trust.
Line 5: Heretic
You are projected upon as the leader who can solve collective problems, called to guide in practical and universally relevant ways.
Line 6: Role Model
You embody wise leadership after years of observing how power works, eventually modeling what it means to guide without ego.